Delhi High Court

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Karan Talwar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6746

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties settled amicably and obtained a mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual settlement divorce by mutual consent

Nipun Jasuja v. The State & Anr

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6747

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to compound the offence under Section 138 NI Act after settlement and payment of costs, acquitting the petitioner and directing his release.

criminal petition_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compounding of offence settlement agreement Damodar S. Prabhu v. Sayyad Babulal

Orangefish Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. NGC Network (India) Pvt. Ltd.

15 Oct 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6748-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining Orangefish from exclusive use of the IBW trademark, affirming its jurisdiction under the modified arbitration agreement and the maintainability of Section 9 relief despite tribunal constitution.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 injunction Section 9(3) limitation Section 42 jurisdiction

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd v. M/S Ambuj Hotels and Real Estate (P) Ltd

15 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6759

The Delhi High Court upheld IRCTC's termination of a catering contract and validated forfeiture of security deposit, license fee, and concession fee as reasonable compensation under contract law, setting aside the arbitrator's partial refund award.

civil petition_allowed Significant forfeiture security deposit concession fee license fee

Devender Kumar & Ors. v. Raj Bahadur Singh & Ors.

15 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6753

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeals, holding that the accident was caused by rash and negligent driving of the insured vehicle's driver and remanded the case for determination of compensation quantum.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 rash and negligent driving motor accident claim

Devender Kumar & Ors. v. Raj Bahadur Singh & Ors.

15 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6752

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's dismissal of motor accident claims, holding that the accident was caused by rash and negligent driving of the insured vehicle and remanded the matter for determination of compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 rash and negligent driving motor accident claim

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Kiran Alexander

15 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6751

The Delhi High Court modified compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, upheld insurer's liability for forestry use of tractor with trolley, adjusted non-pecuniary damages per Supreme Court precedent, and waived penal interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation quantum loss of dependency negligence apportionment

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Kiran Alexander & Ors.

15 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6755

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing compensation awarded to the deceased's heirs in a motor accident claim while upholding insurer liability and adjusting interest and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation quantum insurance liability negligence assessment

National Highways Authority of India v. Hindustan Contruction Co Ltd

15 Oct 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6769-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeal challenging the arbitral award refusing interest on deferred recovery of mobilization advances, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards and upholding the arbitrator's plausible contract interpretation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37 appeal Deferment of recovery Mobilization advance

Kanhaiya Lal & Ors. v. Muli Devi Thr Her Lrs & Ors.

15 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6768
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding lower courts' findings that appellants failed to prove ownership or better right over disputed property in a rehabilitation colony, and rejected their attempt to admit additional evidence at the appellate stage.

civil appeal_dismissed ownership licensee tenancy declaration suit

Chief Engineer, PWD NCT Zone v. Rudal Rai

15 Oct 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:6762
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The Delhi High Court set aside an industrial tribunal award granting workman status and reinstatement to a plumber engaged on discrete work orders, holding no employer-employee relationship existed due to lack of continuous employment evidence.

labor appeal_allowed Significant employer-employee relationship work order employment industrial dispute Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Union of India and Ors. v. Sunil Kumar

15 Oct 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6763-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order protecting a non-combatized medical officer from compulsory posting to a combatized post within Sashastra Seema Bal, directing appropriate posting consistent with his status.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant combatization Sashastra Seema Bal medical officers transfer and posting

Skylink Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. State

15 Oct 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8277

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to recall a witness after the accused expressly waived further cross-examination, holding that sufficient opportunity was afforded and no perversity was shown.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. cross-examination discharge of witness exemption from personal appearance

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - II v. M/S S3HBUILDERS PVT. LTD.E

15 Oct 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8319-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals involving tax effect below Rs. 50 lakhs without deciding substantive issues, leaving questions of law open and allowing for revival if exceptions apply.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural Income Tax Appeal Tax effect threshold Circular No. 3/2018 Disposal of appeals

M/S CONTINENTAL ADVERTISING PVT. LTD. v. M/S KARAN & CO.

15 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6737

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the trial court's decision that the suit for recovery of advertisement charges was barred by limitation as the claims were based on bills older than the limitation period without an open, mutual, and current account.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation open mutual and current account statement of account Order XX Rule 5 CPC

Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited v. M/S Welcure Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

15 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6739

The Delhi High Court remanded the matter to a newly appointed Arbitrator to determine compensation for wrongful termination of a manufacturing agreement based on existing pleadings and evidence.

civil remanded Significant termination clause contract manufacturing agreement arbitration interim award

Gaurav Dhingra & Another v. Mr. Anil Kumar Dhingra & Another

15 Oct 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:8608

The Delhi High Court accepted a lawful joint compromise under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC, decreed the suits accordingly, and directed implementation including Trade Marks Registry action.

civil appeal_allowed compromise Order 23 Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC decree on compromise

Viraj Exports P.Ltd. v. Income Tax Office (ITO) Narinder Juyal

15 Oct 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8602

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 276B of the Income Tax Act for wilful failure to deposit TDS, holding that financial difficulties and subsequent payment do not constitute reasonable cause to avoid prosecution.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 276B Income Tax Act tax deducted at source reasonable cause wilful default

S & P Infrastructure Developers (P) Ltd & Anr. v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd & Anr.

15 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:6756

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to continue project execution without the disputed joint venture partner and directed release of the deposited bank guarantee to the respondents pending resolution of allegations concerning forged experience certificates and financial statements.

civil petition_allowed bank guarantee joint venture bid security experience certificate

Rahul Yadav v. Hans Raj

15 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6738

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's refusal to grant leave to defend in a summary suit where the defendant's defence of stolen cheque was found frivolous and unsubstantiated.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend dishonored cheque substantial defence